OASIS CENTRE
@ST Margarets Church
Montrose Ave, LU3 1HT
07305 337825
Weekly Sessions
PLEASE NOTE
Timings will change during school holidays-
please contact us for revised timings.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday Saturday
To be arranged
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9am -2.30pm
10 -11.30am
1-2.45
9am - 2.30pm
morning
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Ladies Drop In
Ladies reading & writing
Ladies Creative English ESOL
Ladies Drop In
High School Girls Club
Primary Homework Club
When I first joined the English class I couldn't speak English but I soon started to learn and I grew in confidence. Now I can talk to my friends in English and I can make a doctors appointment and talk to my sons teachers at school without feeing shy (and I have made some new friends)
I came to Oasis as a busy mum of 5 children. I made lots of friends and grew in confidence.
NOW I'm about to start work!
During these strange times we all need a
place to just chill out and relax, to talk about
our worries and fears with others.
We need to be listened to without being judged.
We aim to be such a place on line and on site. Our helpers are always ready to listen and to help when needed....and to have fun too!
You can join us for a session or just 10 minutes- we look forward to meeting you
Referrals
We are very happy to take referrals from other agencies.
Please contact us (details below)
Creative English For Health
Course under license from-
The Creative English classes are run at Oasis thanks to training given by Faithaction. These classes aim to make learning English fun. Learners are from a variety communities who have very basic to little spoken English. Some have been in the country for many years but have never had the opportunity to learn English.
Classes begin to give a grounding in English and help to build confidence in the learners through learning through drama, dialogues and other fun activities. These classes are best suited to those new to the UK or to those who have tried in the past to learn English but have found traditional methods of learning not suited to their learning style. This course gives a good introduction to learning and builds confidence, this term we focus on the NHS- an essential to all in the UK.
These classes are currently running face to face ONLY
We are VERY pleased to be able to run this newly prepared CREATIVE ENGLISH course.
Covering different aspects of accessing the NHS
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Making an appointment with the doctor
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Getting help from the pharmacy
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Going for a blood test
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Routine screening appointments - what are they? Why do we go?
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Video appointments- how do we access them with limited English?
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ETC
This is a 15 week specialised course and we ask that EVERY learner attends EVERY session (unless they are ill)
£3 per session ongoing. (or £15 /half term)
CONTACT US FOR FURTHER DETAILS OR TO REGISTER FOR CLASS
****PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU HAVE ANY COVID SYMPTOMS****
At Oasis we aim to provide a place of learning, help and friendship.
If you don't see the help you need listed on this page then give us a ring or an email and we will do our best to help. If we can't help we'll try to find you someone else who can.
Ladies Drop In Sessions
Drop in sessions run Tuesday and Thursday. Pre-school children are welcome to come along with mum and will find a small area where they can play, supervised by their mums.
The sessions give an opportunity to come and meet with friends and to make new friends, to practice English, grow in confidence, find help and support in some of life's challenging situations or just chill out!
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Make new friends
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Filling in forms
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Help in reading official letters
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Help and support in phoning local offices for housing, benefits etc
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A computer is available to enable bidding on housing, applying for benefits etc
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Help to connect to any of Luton's many support, help and information services
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Help settling into the town
Fee £1.50 per session to include refreshments etc
Other Groups run as restrictions allow-
These include-
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Help with Life in the UK test
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Help with driving theory tests
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Parenting Courses
For the above an appropriate knowledge of English is required
Primary Homework Club
Children like to do well in their homework and sometimes it's hard for parents to give them the help and encouragement they need. We hope to offer face to face sessions starting September but numbers will be very limited. CALL for details
Children from year R to year 6 can find some of the help and resources they need. The club is run by trained teachers with their helpers but they are NOT tutors. They will not do the homework but will encourage and facilitate the children to do their best using the internet together and checking work.
Because we want the children to do their best, there are a limited number of places available so please call in or phone before bringing your children.
Cost £10/half term
High School Boys Club -currently closed
For boys in year 7 to 11. A safe place to come and meet new friends and chill out. The boys spend about an hour in a quiet and disciplined environment doing their homework, course work or revision. Internet and a limited number of reference books are available but our helpers are not trained teachers, just men wanting to help them do their best in their studies.
Homework time is followed by a chance to chat with their friends or challenge them to a game of Uno, pool or carram!
Snacks are provided too!
To come along to this group you MUST contact us first as numbers are very limited.
Cost £2 per child (+ 20p per page printed)
High School Girls Club
A group for girls in year 7 to 11 who meet for homework and fun. Like the boys' group they start with a quiet time for homework, course work or study. Internet and limited reference books are available. Our helpers are available to assist in homework but their main task is encouraging and facilitating the girls to do their best.
After homework is finished, there is time for fun activities including cooking, gardening, games etc.
Numbers are very limited so you must contact us if you would like to come to this group.
Cost £10/half term
Ladies reading & writing Class
This class is for ladies who have a fairly good grasp of spoken English but who want to improve their reading and spelling skills. Entry to this class is only given following an assessment to ascertain the level of the learner.
Topics covered include-
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phonics
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Spelling
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skills for reading- letter blends etc
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Cost £3 per session (or £15 per half term) contact us for details and to book your place
New sessions
We are always re evaluating the services provided so if there is something you would like us to provide please let us know and we'll consider it